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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.56, 3,336.78 and 581.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.56, 3,336.78 and 581.11 is: 871.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.56 : 3,336.78 = 581.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.56/3,336.78 = 581.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.56x = 3,336.78 × 581.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.56x = 1,939,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,025.70/2,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.64

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